From the category archives:

Summer

Pick-Your-Own Farms & Stands and Farmers Markets

There are many pick-your-own local farm stands in Hunterdon County that are all ready to greet you with the best fall has to offer — pick-your-own apples, pumpkin picking, pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, indian corn, gourds, fall vegetables and so much more! Take a look at the list and plan your visit today!
Box J Farm
523 Bellwood [...]

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Get Advice for Your Yard and Garden by calling the Garden Helpline!

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset and Hunterdon Counties run a free Garden Helpline service that runs from April through October. Residents can call with questions or bring in their samples of tree limbs, insects, flowers and all things horticultural. The Helpline is staffed by Volunteer Master Gardeners and is open Monday thru Friday: 9 a.m. [...]

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Open Air Farmers Markets In Hunterdon

Stanton Learning Center Farmers Market (Stanton)
The Market runs every Thursday from 3:30-7:30 until September 24th, We are located at 1 Stanton Mountain Road, off of Rt. 629 in the parking lot of the Stanton Reformed Church. We have 7 vendors supplying beef, chicken, seasonal produce (including organic), bread, cheese, excellent frozen pasta and crab cakes, [...]

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Flea Markets

With the warm weather here, there is nothing better than hitting the yard sales, tag sales and some of the great Flea Markets we have in our area. Here’s some ideas to get you started. Leave a comment to let us know your favorite places to find those great bargains and treasures!

The kids will love [...]

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Summer Vacation Guide

Yes, the price of gas makes the idea of getting away for the summer a little more challenging, yet all the more deserved right?
Here are some helpful links to get you started in planning your vacation with the kids this summer!

All About Travelling Internationally with Your Kids

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Tiny Travelers

Right In Our Own Backyard! Find The [...]

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Close Encounter with Bears? Don’t panic!

Close Encounter with Bears? Don’t panic: Remember, they are not grizzlies. Our local bears have an 80% Veggies, 10% insect, 10% easy meat (usually dead) diet.
If you don’t mind them being in your yard then enjoy!
If you do mind them being in your yard then treat them like a bad dog in your yard: yell [...]

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West Nile Virus Information and Resources

What Is West Nile Virus?
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus which can cause West Nile encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Although this virus is commonly found in Africa, West Asia and the Middle East, it is believed that the virus appeared in the eastern United States sometime in the summer of 1999. It [...]

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Lyme Disease Prevention and Resources

What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme Disease is an infection caused by a spirochete [spy'-ro-keet], which is a type of bacteria. The disease is carried primarily by “Black-Legged Ticks” (also commonly known as “deer ticks”), and can be transmitted to both animals and humans through tick bites. In New Jersey, this tick is primarily responsible for the [...]

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